Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These soft & chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are easy to make and are a classic! There are no complicated steps or ingredients, just simple, traditional oatmeal cookies! These are the cookies of my childhood.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Author: Little Spice Jar
- 10 tablespoons 1 1/4 stick salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar see note
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup raisins soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then completely dried on napkins (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts optional
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the room temperature butter and both sugars together on medium speed until smooth. Add the egg and mix on high until combined, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla and continue to mix on high until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture on the low setting until combined. While the mixer is on, add in the oats, raisins, and pecans. The dough is going to be sticky and thick. Chill the dough covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes minimum and 60 minutes max. If you'd like to prepare the dough a few days ahead of time, allow the cookie dough to sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes before scooping and baking.
Position 2 racks in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone mats. Roll 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough into a ball and place them a couple inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until they start to get lightly brown around the edges. The centers will look undone, this is fine. Let cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Cookies can be stored in an air tight container, at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- I highly advise using dark brown sugar in this recipe rather than light brown sugar. We're not incorporating any molasses into this recipe so the dark brown sugar helps with the chewy texture of this cookie.